Scotland 1567 2/3 ryal

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Stack's Bowers 2025 NYINC sale, lot 33273
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This specimen was lot 33273 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $3,600. The catalog description[1] noted, "SCOTLAND. 2/3 Ryal, 1567. Edinburgh Mint. James VI. PCGS AU-55. Without revaluation countermark. Exceptionally attractive and enchanting, this near-Mint minor dazzles with a sharp strike, charming amber-gray gunmetal toning, and clean, problem-free surfaces. Furthering its appeal that much more, some hints of brilliance emanate from the protected areas--an aspect that is sure to catch the gaze of numerous potential bidders. From the Richard August Collection." This type, struck in the name of James VI, also comes with a thistle countermark, raising its value 10% to 22 shillings.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 20.36 g, 0.917 fine silver.

Catalog reference: S-5474.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Lobel, Richard, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands & Isle of Man, London: Coincraft, 1999.
  • Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy), Pre-Decimal Issues, 2nd edition, London: Spink & Son, 2003.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2025 NYINC Showcase Auction, featuring the Richard Margolis Collection, Part III, and the Richard August Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

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